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One of the first things new parents need to figure out is how to establish a nighttime routine for the baby. Babies respond to familiar patterns and there are several things you can do to set a sleep routine for your child which will soothe them into sleep. Here are some tried and tested ways.Establishing routines before bedtimeChild development experts recommend that you help your baby make 'sleep associations' by using a calming ritual before bedtime. No matter what your preferred bedtime routine (see bel...

The prospect of bathing a baby for the first time is enough to make any new mother nervous. How to hold the little creature? Will the tiny one cry? However, bath time can be an enjoyable activity for both mom and baby. Here's a handy baby bathing guide.Bathing a newborn babySponge baths are best for your baby until your baby is about three weeks old. Gather a small tub (for holding warm water; not the baby), mild baby soap, shampoo, cotton washcloths, baby wipes and a soft baby towel. Lay your baby down on ...

When caring for a newborn, infant gas relief becomes something that is as essential as anything else. In some cases, an infant's fussing or crying is due to gas in the stomach. This pent up gas in the baby's stomach or digestive tract can lead to irritability, restlessness, pain, general discomfort and will lead to excessive crying.Many people do not understand that when their baby is crying, he/she needs something. Sometimes, that something can be a bottle, a diaper change, or attention and affection. Howe...

Baby digital thermometers are the modern alternative to the old fashioned baby thermometers. People of a certain age can remember the old fashioned glass baby thermometers that were dragged out when the baby or the child started showing even the slightest signs of a fever. The problem with those, were that in most cases, the child didn't want to be bothered with them. The child might have already been fussy from their fever, or from their discomfort. As such, they were wiggly, and they didn't want to stay s...

A baby monitor is a device that allows the parent to be able to keep track of their baby from another room. The fact is that as much as a parent wishes it so, they simply can't be in the room with the baby at all times. For one thing, it's recommended for parents to leave the babies in their crib in their own nursery room, while the parents sleep in another room. But beyond this, most parents are busy, and they simply can't carry their babies around all of the time. So with this in mind, not only would they...

Potty training is one of the most important things to teach your child. If it's not your first child you will know the "secrets" of successful potty training. If it's not though, you are likely to need a bit of help. Here are the answers of the most common questions every mother has when trying to teach her child to use the toilet.When the potty training should start?Most children can be trained to use the toilet or a potty chair since they become 18 months old. However every child is different and you can ...